Ultracapacitor manufacturer Skeleton Technologies has launched what it claims is its most powerful graphene-based engine start module for heavy industry applications to date.
The SkelSart 2.0 module features a non-flammable casing that is resistant to vibration and shock, and is a stud terminal device in BCI Group 31.
Skelton has also boosted the module’s performance: its figures show it has 109,6kW peak power and cranking power of 55,4kW compared to 65,3kW and 38kW respectively in the 1.0 module.
The new ultracapacitor is based on Skelton’s patented curved-graphene nanotechnology.
The ultracapacitor is available in 24V and 12V versions, can operate between -40 °C to +65 °C and comes with a 10-years lifespan warranty, according to the company.
Designed with SkelStart Torque, the technology was developed for heavy industry applications such as haulage, forestry and marine.
Taavi Madiberk, CEO of Skeleton Technologies, said: “Heavy vehicles operating in the haulage, forestry and marine space need to be reliable and power efficient as any downtime rapidly impacts profits.”
The SkelStart Engine Start Module 2.0 can be used a replacement battery, or installed in addition to existing batteries, to handle all engine starting duties including cold and dead-battery engine cranking.